With both programs you can buy 1-4 units as long as you occupy 1 of the units. 

As of now, I have a total of 3 units and 2 of them are occupied by the sweetest individuals.

Two 10 Unit Mutifamily Available in Birmingham Al. 90% and 100% Occupied...Direct to owner..

MOST things you read online say the VA assumable loan is intended for primary residence and you must occupy the home for certain amount of time.However, according withroam.com which specializes in VA/FHA loan assumptions, you can assume va loans for investment.

https://treas-secure.state.mi....some things to keep in mind:-Non owner occupied properties pay 18 mils more in taxes in Michigan - Even with the SEV you should plan that the SEV will go up.

$3500 in repairs with little downtime in getting it fully occupied.

[2]   Do you know if the buyer is going to owner occupy or is it an intended rental?

Catch is ... it is zoned at RM20-A, which for those of you keeping score at home, is apparently not eligible for a Non owner occupied STR. 

The homestead exemption is for your primary owner occupied residence.

As a management company, we also have a duty to get a property occupied with a qualified resident as soon as possible and sometimes that means adjusting rents down for right now to generate revenue.